5. Pelvic Support Diagnosis Proper diagnosis is key to treating pelvic support problems. However, diagnosis is not always simple because the symptoms of pelvic support problems often are the same as those of other conditions. In most cases, a woman with these symptoms will know that she has a problem, but the cause may be unclear. The exact cause of the problem must be found before the best treatment can be given. Your doctor will take your medical history and do a thorough exam, including a vaginal and rectal exam. You may be examined while you are lying down and again while you are sitting and standing. You may be asked to strain or cough during this exam. Your bladder function also may be tested.
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